Tell Uncrate: How Do You Get Things Done?

karim

Haha, I bought that book last April and still haven't read. That's how I get things done.

Welda

I use MindManager from www.mindjet.com .Come in the morning, find out what is on my plate for the day, and work through it. It is a great visual tool for account management, as you can see the links between all the necessary contacts, activities and sales process.

sam

My blackberry really helps me keep organized. also, slowing down and cleaning up my desk at the end of the day gives me time to reflect on the things i need to do the next day.

Erftek

I use a mix of plaintext files & moleskines to keep track of my lists & notes. Thunderbird with a tagging system to keep track of priority/action items. Also, portableapps.com with my usb drive.

Derek

Microsoft One Note, a Blackberry, Google Calendar and post-it notes that if I need more than 8 hours I put in One Note.

Duc Ly

I use Zohoplanner.com for on-line organization. I have a few Circa Rollabind notebooks to keep notes. My favorite item is the Circa Junior Leather Jacket notebook because it's so stylish. I also use Index cards.

JR

Well, I generally come in at least fifteen minutes late. I use the side door, that way my boss can't see me. After that, I just sorta
space out for about an hour. I just stare at my computer so it looks like I'm working. I do that
for probably another hour after lunch too. I'd probably say, in a given week, I probably do about fifteen minutes of real, actual work.

I follow the Peter Gibbons guide to productivity. You cant miss with this one!

Ryan

I've been using the Jello Dashboard within Outlook and it has been very helpful:

http://jello.wordpress.com/

MJ

I swear by Kinkless GTD ((http://www.kinkless.com) ), Ethan Schoonover's implementation of Allen's "Getting Things Done," for the Mac. It is based on OmniOutliner Pro and syncs with iCal. Omni Software is going to be launching a full application based on it called Focus, but it already works very well and it's free. My MacBook never leaves my side, and this is an awesome organization tool for Mac users.

Stu

Microsoft Outlook, specifically the Calendar and Tasks functions. With reminders that popup and things easily moved around - it's tried and true.

Keith from Long Island

I picked up "Getting Results for Dummies" mini-version ($1.99) at the checkout counter. I carry it with me all the times. It's a quick read with great ideas.

Greg

I set up a free single-project version of Six-Apart's Basecamp that I call "My Life". I list out my Projects and Wish-List in the Writeboards, and the individual tasks in the to-do list.

I keep all email in Gmail primarily for the tagging feature and archiving, and Google Calendar for my calendar.

Because all of these are web-based I can continually update from at home, at work or wherever that has WiFi.

Adam

Moleskine.

Gfrank

For great meeting productivity check out MeetingSense software (www.meetingsense.com). It helps you set up, then capture notes (and much more), assign action items, and then manage everything from a dashboard after your meetings. It's helped my team at work save about 5 hrs a week each, and we're starting to improve our project completion ratios. I've been using it for a couple months and I recommend it to all friends who will listen.

Chris

David Allen's Getting Things Done book, Omni Outliner and Kinklesss GTD.

matt

on my cell phone, i use quicknotes for simple stuff that i need to know, and i don't know when i'll need it. this works because i always have my cell phone. i also keep my computer organized, and i always save a few minutes because i can find files quicker.

Landon

I know it sounds elementary, but even with my Treo, my Microsoft Outlook calender, two LCD screens, and my pop-up computer reminders... I still rely on the ever-popular Post-it® note to get me through the day.

I simply post 1 task on each note and stick them to my desk right beside my mouse. You'd be surprise how fast the build up, thus getting in the way of my mouse movements. Needless to say I'm constantly reminded of my "to-do" list that literally gets in the way of my work.

Guy

Step 1 is remove all unimportant, optional, nice-to-do tasks from your task list. I found I had a backlog of tasks that I couple never accomplish so I had to brutally chop lower priority tasks from the list. I either delegated the task, told people I didn't have time to do it, or just deleted it.

I use Remember the Milk (www.rmilk.com) to organize my tasks, lists, and projects. Other tools: Gmail, Google Notebook, Google Bookmarks.

Doug

I use freemind (http://freemind.sourceforge.net/wiki/index.php/Main_Page) to create mind maps of tasks, plans, lists, ideas and more. quick keyboard shortcuts allow fast text entry into a simple and well organized tree structure.

at work, i also the lotus notes calendar to create reminders for important time-sensitive tasks. it syncs with my blackberry, so i get reminders wherever i am, whenever i need to know something. i also use the Notes notebook to keep important details handy on the blackberry.

MikeTV

One big (maybe obvious) help in keeping organized is to have a place for everything and tell yourself "this doesn't wait... sort it out now"

Seth

I stay productive by not wasting time reading and responding to blogs. Usually.

Paulo

I have a T-Mobile MDA (Wizard) and I use activesync with Outlook and MS Exchange service through 1and1.com ($6.99). It allows to me make a change on one device (main computer, smart phone, or guest computer through Outlook Web Access) and it syncs all of them instantly. It gives me access to my contacts calenders, tasks, notes, archive folders and SharePoint site. I know there are many free ways to stay organized but I find it worth the $7/mo to be organized worth it.

vj

I keep everything as an outlook appointment. I keep the week view up on one monitor as my "blotter."

idyll

I really love Planner Pad (https://plannerpads.com/) a combination calender and planner that adapts well to a GTD system.

Estelle

www.nextactioncards.com - 'nuff said

LC - Uncrate

Comments closed. Thanks for all the great responses!